Tag: Police
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Seize PHP5 Million in Contraband, Arrest 37
In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 17 to 23, 2025, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported a significant haul of illegal substances valued at over PHP5 million. The crackdown led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the region’s six provinces and one city. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andrei Dizon…
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Bicol’s Department of Education Gears Up for Midterm Elections
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol, known as DepEd-5, has begun the process of preparing its classrooms and training its teachers for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad, approximately 30,000 teachers are expected to take on roles as election board inspectors, though…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drug Trade, Seize P1.5 Million in Contraband
In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 10 to 16, 2025, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) successfully confiscated illegal drugs valued at over PHP1.5 million and apprehended 32 individuals involved in drug-related activities. The operations, detailed in a report released on Monday, February 17, 2025, showcased the effectiveness of the police’s strategic…
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Aurora Election Candidates Voluntarily Surrender 12 Firearms
In a significant move towards ensuring peace during the upcoming midterm elections, candidates in Aurora have voluntarily surrendered a total of 12 firearms to the Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO). The handover took place at the APPO Conference Room in Camp Captain Victor Ravina, Baler, Aurora, on February 14, 2025. The surrendered weapons included a…
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Northern Mindanao Police Arrest 29 for Gun Ban Violations in Month-Long Operation
In a concerted effort to uphold election security, the Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) has apprehended 29 individuals for breaching the election gun ban over the course of a month. The operation, which spanned from January 12 to February 12, involved setting up more than 13,400 checkpoints across the region. PRO-10 Director Brig.…
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Pangasinan Police Enlist 2,000 Tricycle Drivers as Crime Prevention Allies
In a strategic move to bolster public safety, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has recruited approximately 2,000 tricycle drivers and operators (TODA) to act as force multipliers in crime prevention and emergency response efforts. During a ceremony in San Fabian town, Pangasinan on February 8, 2025, PPO director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian addressed the newly…
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Davao City Police Crack Down on Drug Trade, Seize PHP7.2 Million in Illegal Substances
In a robust effort to combat drug trafficking, the Davao City police force apprehended 11 suspects and seized illegal drugs valued at PHP7.2 million during a series of operations conducted over the weekend. The most significant haul was executed by the Police Station-Toril (PS-8), which confiscated drugs worth PHP6.93 million. Additional seizures were reported by…
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DILG Urges Governors to Equip Police with Motorcycles for Swift 911 Response
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on provincial governors to purchase motorcycles for local police forces to enhance their response times to emergencies reported via the national 911 hotline. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the necessity of this initiative during the 7th General Assembly of the League of Provinces of…
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